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Hi, I will be traveling from DFW -> ORD -> NRT (Tokyo) -> BUS (busan). I have purchased tickets through american airlines as one ticket. The NRT ->BUS portion is operated by Japan Airlines. I was wondering if checked baggage would be tagged for final destination started at DFW? and also I have never flown internationally, would I only be clearing customs once I reach final destination of BUS? thanks very much for any help.

I will be arriving from japan to chicago and then a connecting flight to dallas fort worth. Do i have to get my bags and recheck them. Is 1 hr and 45 min enough time. My first time to ever be in chicago airport

Yes, you will arrive in Terminal 5, go through US Immigration, claim your bags, go through US Customs, then re-check your bags at the re-check desk, then go up 2 levels and across the street to the ATS Train and take it to your departure terminal: Terminal 3 if you are flying American to DFW and Terminal 1 if you are flying United.

Hi, I'm planning a trip next June and have been looking into flights. The flights are all being booked together and with American Airlines. I'm a little worried about the layover time at Chicago.
I'm flying from Manchester, UK to New York, then from New York to Miami which are all single flights so are fine.
It's the return leg that I'm worried about. It's from Miami to Manchester, UK with a 1hr 02min layover in Chicago. Is this enough time to get from one plane to another?
Will I need to wait for my bags before moving on to my next plane?
Will I need to go through security before moving to my next plane?
Will I need to go to a check in desk at Chicago before moving on to the next plane?
Sorry about all the questions, I have never done a layover before.
Thanks Steph

All you have to do in Chicago on your way back to Manchester is go from your arrival gate to your departure gate, both in Terminal 3. All American Airlines gates in Chicago are connected inside security and there is no US Customs when exiting the US.

I have a first time flyer friend flying into O'hare. She arrives at terminal 5 and has a connecting flight at Terminal 1 Gate C 23. How difficult will it be for her to find her way? She has 1 1/2 hours between landing and departing. Thank you so much

Most people after arriving at T5 have to head up to the ATS Train to take it to either Terminal 3 or 1. So it shouldn't be too hard for her to find her way. She has enough time if her first flight is on-time.

Hi all, I'm going to be doing a transfer from BWI to YEG in ORD, with a 1:11 layover - do you guys think this is enough time? The transfer will happen at 07:58-09:09 on a Saturday morning. Do you clear Canadian customs in ORD?
I appreciate the help.

I'm flying from EWR on UA219 on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in ORD at 8:30. Leaving ORD on UA1931 at 9:05 to Vancouver, BC. Is 35 minutes enough time to change planes? I was switched to this arrangement from a direct flight!

That is enough time if your first flight is on-time, but leaves no time to spare in case of a delay. You could call United and because this was an involuntary schedule change, ask to be put on the flight from Newark to Chicago one hour earlier.

No, you do not have to claim your baggage or do anything with your baggage. There is no US cusotms when leaving the US. All you have to do is walk from your arrival gate in Terminal 1 or 2 to your departure gate in Terminal 1. There is a walkway inside security between Terminal 1 and 2. You have enough time if your flight from DFW is on-time.

I have a flight from ORD to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways. I need to book a flight (probably on Delta) from MSP to ORD. How much time should I plan between the flights. I know I will have to pick up bags at baggage claim and change terminals to check in and re-check bags. Is 2.5 hours enough?

Once we check in our luggage from Pearson Airport (YYZ), will there be another luggage check in at the Chicago Airport (ORD) at Terminal 5? We have a connecting flight at this airport, so I just wanted to know if the luggage goes straight in, or we have to do another luggage check when we are catching the connecting flight?

What airlines are you flying and were your flights purchased on the same reservation or separate reservations? Where are you flying on your second flight? I can't really answer this question without this information.

All you have to do in Chicago is take the ATS train from T2 to T5, get your Air India boarding pass if you don't already have it, and go through security. You will preclear US immigration and customs in Toronto. You don't have to do anything with your bags in Chicago.

I am traveling from Houston to Dublin. I have a plane change in Chicago and I need to go from Terminal 1 to Terminal 5. Everything I have seen has different answers. Will I need to claim my baggage, recheck it, and go through security again? Is 95 minutes reasonable to be able to change terminals?
Thanks.

I am coming from Abu-Dhabi to Chicago morning 9.30 am on August 16 by Etihad at Terminal 5 and my connecting flight to St. Louis is at 12.30 pm by United. Bookings are separate for Etihad and United. I am first time coming to Chicago. Is it enough time to get my Untied flight. Can i check my baggage in Terminal 5 before i proceed to terminal 1 ? What is best way to go to Terminal 1 from Terminal 5. Sorry lot of questions.